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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.98, 26,034.59 and 6,265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.98, 26,034.59 and 6,265.22 is: 9,395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.98 : 26,034.59 = 6,265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.98/26,034.59 = 6,265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.98x = 26,034.59 × 6,265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.98x = 163,112,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,112,272.46/17,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.88

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